Dr. Ikechukwu Micheal Okongwu
Dr. Ikechukwu Micheal Okongwu is a LECTURER I in BUILDING Department, Faculty Of Environmental Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am a dedicated, hardworking and proactive Builder with a
strong background in building design and construction, construction managements, and housing delivery. I have solid work experience in
designing, testing and analyzing processes to increase the overall
efficiency of operations. I am also loyal, talented and caring lecturer who loves making a difference
in the lives of young people. I am open-minded, patient and supportive
towards other people, especially towards people. I
have taught and nurtured more than 100 students from all backgrounds,
successfully preparing them for the next stages of their young lives.
Personal Information
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Address: | Building, Faculty Of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | BUILDING |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, February, 2026) December, 2021 to November, 2025 PhD Building (Construction Management) |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, December, 2021) December, 2017 to September, 2021 M.Sc. Building |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, August, 2016) December, 2012 to August, 2016 B.Sc Building |
| 4 | Abia State Polytechnic, Aba. (HND, August, 2014) December, 2011 to September, 2013 HND Building Technology |
| 5 | Abia State Polytechnic, Aba. (OND, December, 2011) September, 2008 to November, 2011 OND Building Technology |
| 6 | Dennis Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha, Anambra State. (SSCE, June, 2008) September, 2001 to September, 2007 West African Senior School Certificate Science |
| 7 | Ideal Minds Foundation School, Nkpor Agu. (FSLC, July, 2000) September, 1994 to August, 2000 FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Graduate Assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State April, 2019 to August, 2021 |
| 2 | Building Officer, Anambra State Housing Development Corporation, Awka, Anambra State April, 2018 to March, 2019 |
| 3 | Skilled Technical Teacher, Government Technical College, Onitsha, Anambra State December, 2017 to March, 2018 |
| 4 | Mathematics Teacher, Institute Of Continuing Education, Ogwashi−Uku, Delta State November, 2015 to October, 2016 |
| 5 | Industrial Trainee, Akiota Works Limited May, 2015 to October, 2015 |
| 6 | Head, Bulk Tellers, GTBank November, 2010 to October, 2011 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Okongwu M I, Okolie K C, Ezeokoli F O. (2021, August), "The Impact Of Insurance In Improving The Safety Of Construction Workers In The Nigerian Construction Industry. A Case Study Of Anambra State Nigeria", Okongwu M I, Vol. 2, (Issue 8) |
| 2 | Ekekezie C U, Okolie K C, Okongwu M I. (2021, August), "Evaluation Of The Building Performance And Environmental Sustainability Principles Of University Buildings In South-East Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 2, (Issue 8) |
| 3 | Okongwu M I , Akudoro N C, Okolie K C. (2021, July), "Factors Affecting The Selection Of Procurement Method According To The Clients And Their Contractors In Enugu State", Okongwu M I, Vol. 2, (Issue 7), pp 17-23, Okongwu M I, Akudoro N C, & Okolie K C. (2021). Factors Affecting the Selection of Procurement Method According To the Clients and Their Contractors in Enugu State. International Journal of Progressive Research in Science and Engineering , 2(7), 17-23 |
| 4 | M.C. Okafor, M.N. Ono, M.I. Okongwu. (2021, April), "Determination Of Earth’s Crust Movement At Kwoi, Kaduna State Using Gravity Method", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 11, (Issue 4), pp 365-378 |
| 5 | O. L. Godwin-Nwankwo, M.N. Ono, M.I. Okongwu. (2021, April), "Densification Of Controls And Gravity Stations For Monitoring Of Earth Tremor And Other Natural Disasters In Nigeria. A Case Study Of Ijebu-Ode.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 11, (Issue 4), pp 531-539 |
| 6 | C.I. Itumo, P. E. Ogunoh, M.I. Okongwu. (2021, May), "Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) And Successful Project Delivery In Ebonyi State, Nigeria.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 11, (Issue 5), pp 713-724 |
| 7 | F. O. Ezeokoli, M. I. Okongwu, D. O. Fadumo. (2020, June), "Adaptability Of COVID-19 Safety Guidelines In Building Construction Sites In Anambra State, Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 20, (Issue 4), pp 69-77 |
| 8 | M. I. Okongwu, F. O. Ezeokoli, J. I. Okafor, D. O. Kanu. (2020, July), "Rethinking Bricks As A Means Of Improving Social Housing Delivery In Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 47-57 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Collaborator: "INSTIUTION BASED RESEARCH FUND (IBR) PROJECT" (August, 2025 to September, 2026). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiarry Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Undergraduate ICT Officer, "Department of Building, FES, NAU, Awka" (April, 2025 to March, 2026) |
| 2 | Undergraduate Exam Officer, "Department of Building, FES, NAU, Awka" (February, 2021 to September, 2023) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "COUNCIL OF REGISTERED BUILDERS OF NIGERIA (CORBON)" - F.2907 (member since 2021), https://bumap.corbon.gov.ng/search/index.php |
| 2 | Full Member, "COUNCIL OF REGISTERED BUILDERS OF NIGERIA" - F.2907 (member since 2021), https://www.corbon.gov.ng |
| 3 | Full Member, "THE NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF BUILDING" - M.0003369 (member since 2021), https://www.niobnat.org |
| 4 | Full Member, "NIGERIA INSTITUTE OF BUILDING (NIOB)" - M.0003369 (member since 2020), https://www.niobnat.org/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Other Events | |
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| 1 | "Sustainable Development policies, Practices & Technologies in Construction", (Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria.), 8th December, 2020 to 9th December, 2020; Abuja |
| 2 | "Building Materials: Reseaarch, Creativity and Developopment", (The Nigerian Institute of Building), 6th October, 2020 to 8th October, 2020; Virtual |
| 3 | "Building Production and Structural Stability", (The Nigerian Institute of Building), 8th July, 2020 to 10th July, 2020; Virtual |
| 4 | "Health, Safety, Enforcement and Professionalism for Sustainnable Development in the Construction Industry", (The Nigerian Institute of Building), 5th August, 2019 to 8th August, 2019; Port Harcourt, rivers State |
| 5 | "Building Industry and National Economic Development", (The Nigerian Institute of Building), 8th August, 2016 to 12th August, 2016; Edo |
| 6 | "Skills Development and Entrepreneurship in the Construction Industry", (The Nigerian Institute of Building), 3rd August, 2015 to 7th August, 2015; Ibadan |
| 7 | "Construction Industry Development: Collaborations, Innovations & Capacity Building.", (The Nigerian Institute of Building), 11th August, 2014 to 15th August, 2014; Kwara |
| 8 | "Transformational Agenda & Building Production in Nigeria", (The Nigerian Institute of Building), 11th July, 2012 to 14th July, 2012; Enugu |
| 9 | "Building and Infrastructural Collapse in Nigeria", (The Nigerian Institute of Building), 8th March, 2012 to 8th March, 2012; Abia |